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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-18-18 CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES October 18, 2018 Chair Kaluza called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. Members Present: Chair Pat Kaluza, Vice Chair Jason Kelvie, Karl Drotning, Jeff Witte, Brooks Lillehei, Scott Einck, Jason Swenson, Ex-officio Mike Lamm Members Absent: None Others Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner, Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary 3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes The September 20, 2018 Planning Commission meeting minutes will be approved at the November 1, 2018 meeting 4. Announcements None 5. Kwik Trip Chair Kaluza opened the public hearing to consider the application of KT Real Estate Holdings, LLC for a conditional use permit amendment to allow an expansion of the Kwik Trip convenience store building located at 16260 Kenrick Avenue. Bjorn Berg from Kwik Trip provided a brief overview of the project. Mr. Berg indicated that Kwik Trip is requesting a small building addition off the back of the store, not in view of the public. It will house the kitchen and the current kitchen will be used for beverage sales. Mr. Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated that a CUP amendment has been requested for the Kwik Trip gas and convenience store at 16260 Kenrick Avenue. Kwik Trip is requesting an addition to the existing store for additional kitchen and food preparation area. Kwik Trip received CUP approval for the construction of the convenience store with motor fuel sales and a car wash in 1996 (CUP No. 96-16). Mr. Dempsey indicated that the building addition will match the roof-line and building height of the existing building and the proposed exterior architectural materials will match the existing building. The proposed site plan does not indicate any impact to the total number of available parking spaces on site or to vehicle circulation. The Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, October 18, 2018 Page 2 proposed plan indicates a new gate to replace the non-conforming gate for the refuse and recycling that is presently stored in a walled and gated enclosure between the store and car wash buildings. Mr. Dempsey stated that there is sufficient screening in place between Kwik Trip and the residential properties to the east. Mr. Dempsey stated that staff recommends approval of the Kwik Trip CUP amendment, subject to the four stipulations listed in the October 12, 2018 planning report, and adoption of the Findings of Fact dated October 18, 2018. Chair Kaluza opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. Motion was made by Kelvie, seconded by Swenson to close the public hearing at 6:07 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous Chair Kaluza asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included:  Commissioner Drotning confirmed that this addition would have been a building permit only if not for the original CUP.  Vice Chair Kelvie asked if this type of building addition is planned for the other Kwik Trips in Lakeville. Mr. Berg commented that they have submitted a CUP amendment application for a similar addition at the Kwik Trip located at 20187 Dodd Boulevard, but the addition will be more visible and screening will be more difficult.  Vice Chair Kelvie asked if the need for more space is due to an increase in food service. Mr. Berg indicated that with two new products (smoothies and frappes), there is a need for additional staff and storage. He stated that this will be all they can accommodate unless more land is purchased.  Commissioner Drotning remembers the Planning Commission working very hard with the neighbors of this Kwik Trip to make sure the landscaping and screening would be sufficient when the original CUP was considered in 1996. Mr. Dempsey stated that there has never been a noise complaint.  Commissioner Swenson commented that he was glad to see a continuing investment in this facility. Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Kelvie to recommend to City Council approval of the Kwik Trip conditional use permit amendment to allow an expansion of the Kwik Trip convenience store building located at 16260 Kenrick Avenue, subject to the following stipulations, and adoption of the Findings of Fact dated October 18, 2018: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, October 18, 2018 Page 3 1. The site and building improvements shall comply with the plans approved by the City Council. 2. A building permit is required prior to commencing any building improvements. 3. The new gate screening the trash storage area shall be constructed of durable, maintenance free material. 4. Conditional Use Permit #96-16 shall remain in full force and effect. Ayes: Swenson, Einck, Lillehei, Kaluza, Kelvie, Witte, Drotning Nays: 0 6. Verizon Wireless Chair Kaluza opened the public hearing to consider the application of Verizon Wireless th for the following, located at Fire Station No. 4, 9465 – 185 Street: A. Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 08-12 to allow the installation of a personal wireless service tower and antennas, and B. Amendment to Interim Use Permit No. 08-15 to allow the personal wireless service tower and antennas to exceed 75 feet in height in the P/OS, Public and Open Space District. Karyn O’Brien representing Verizon Wireless provided an overview of the request. Ms. O’Brien stated that this request is to replace the current tower and to increase the tower height so they can accommodate other service providers. She introduced Brian Schneider from their construction design firm who will be available to answer any technical questions regarding the construction of the tower. Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated that Verizon Wireless has submitted applications for amendments to CUP No. 08-12 and IUP No. 08-15 to allow the construction of a new personal wireless service tower and antennas to replace the existing 110-foot tall tower and antennas in approximately the same location. The purpose of this request is to improve the service coverage in this area of the city. A CUP is required to allow a personal wireless service antenna tower not located on a public or quasi-public structure. An IUP is required for the antenna tower to be more than 75 feet tall. Mr. Dempsey explained the co-location requirement of the Zoning Ordinance. He indicated that the proposed tower is designed to allow three users. The current tower only allows two service users. Mr. Dempsey reviewed the performance standards for CUP’s that are part of the Zoning Ordinance requirements and are listed in detail in the October 12, 2018 planning report. There are also general standards for IUP’s provided in the Zoning Ordinance and listed in detail in the October 12, 2018 planning report, which Mr. Dempsey reviewed at tonight’s meeting. Mr. Dempsey stated that the new Verizon tower at Fire Station No. 4 is consistent with other similar antenna towers in the City. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, October 18, 2018 Page 4 Mr. Dempsey stated that staff recommends approval of the CUP amendment and IUP amendment, subject to the seven stipulations listed in the October 12, 2018 planning report and adoption of the Findings of Fact dated October 18, 2018. Chair Kaluza opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Einck to close the public hearing at 6:22 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous Chair Kaluza asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included:  The Planning Commission agreed that this location originally made sense and they see no problem with extending the height for better service.  Mr. Dempsey stated that the City tries to locate the towers on public property such as parks, schools, and water towers. Mr. Dempsey wanted to make two items clear:  On page 2 of the planning report, it should state that AT&T will relocate the existing AT&T antenna to the new tower, not Verizon.  On page 4, paragraph c, of the planning report, it should state that a second equipment building will be constructed by Verizon. Mr. Dempsey indicated that he will amend his planning report to reflect these changes prior to the City Council meeting. Motion was made by Swenson, seconded by Einck to recommend to City Council approval of the Verizon Wireless amendment to CUP 08-12 to allow the installation of a personal wireless service tower and antennas and amendment to IUP 08-15 to allow the personal wireless service tower and antennas to exceed 75 feet in height in the P/OS, Public and Open Space District, subject to the following stipulations, and adoption of the Findings of Fact dated October 18, 2018: 1. The personal wireless service antenna shall comply with the requirements of Section 11-30-3 of the Zoning Ordinance. 2. The personal wireless service antenna shall not exceed 139 feet in height and shall be constructed in the location shown on the plans approved by the City Council. 3. The personal wireless service tower and antennas shall be painted Tenemec blue or comparable color to match the existing tower. 4. A building permit shall be required prior to construction of the tower and antenna. All required Federal and State permits shall be submitted prior to the issuance of a building permit. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, October 18, 2018 Page 5 5. The existing personal wireless service tower and antennas shall be removed from the property upon completion of the installation of the new tower and antennas. 6. When the antenna tower is no longer used for the purpose of personal wireless services, the tower shall be removed within one year of the discontinuance of the use or as directed in the agreement. 7. The stipulations listed in Conditional Use Permit No. 08-12, except B and C and Interim Use Permit No. 08-15 except B and C shall remain in full force and effect. Ayes: Einck, Lillehei, Kaluza, Kelvie, Witte, Drotning, Swenson Nays: 0 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:28 pm. Respectfully submitted, Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary